How do I charge my MBP on airplane using their USB outlets?

Hello everyone,
I have to make a lot of work-related trips mostly flying within Asia or from Asia to Africa (and return).
While I am aware of the MagSafe Airline Adapter, I have actually never seen the required outlet anywhere close to my seat (well, loads of Ethiopian Airlines flights ;-)). However, I have noticed that more and more airlines provide an USB outlet next to the little TV screen in front of you.
Charging my iphone using the USB outlet is no problem, but now I am wondering how I could charge my MBP with this USB outlet, too.
Is there something that could connect the MagSafe Airline Adapter to an USB outlet or is there a different solution altogether?
Cheers!

Hey Fish,
I came here looking for answers, too, as I am also a frequent (economy) flyer and have been getting frustrated by the lack of electrical outlets on planes (or worse, non-working!). As your question went unanswered, I searched a bit more and found this:
http://store.apple.com/us/question/answers/product/MD565LL/A/can-i-charge-my-mac book-through-the-usb/QUKUPXDK9A7KXHKJ4?po=0&so=oldest
That was my question, too, as I only ever manage to see USB ports in arm rests. So for now we are apparently SOL. Sorry to break it to you.

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